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First Night

Hooray for my first post! It is a little daunting starting this blog but
you have to start somewhere, right? Well, lets get right into it.
Let me introduce myself....
My
name is Karina Manarin, Phoenix native and desert wanderer. I've
been making stuff since I can remember. My mom is an artist so I've had
good training and support my whole life. I went to school at ASU for
fibers
and subsequently fell in love with textile design. There's just so many
options, techniques and processes with textiles that I am never bored. I
love the fiber arts!! (I guess I'm channeling the "old lady" inside).

Im an internet junkie (I think most people are now-a-days) and I
love browsing and finding new artists/techniques and stuff that inspires
me. You can see my awesome Pinterest here. I work in the tech industry
so I am on the internet/computer all day long. I try to peel myself away
from the screen when I get home but it's so very difficult. Oh! And
when Im not working at my job or on my art I love to play my guitar.
Nothings works better than playing the ole acoustic for some relaxation
time.

For the past year, I have
been mostly focusing on printing my illustrations on t-shirts, bags,
ect. I have begun to feel a little bored of these single prints on a
plain background and have recently reevaluated my direction. I've been working really
hard the past few months on my
new collection which will include a lot more dyeing, colors, pattern and
general awesomeness. I'm treating these new pieces like I would a
canvas, which is a lot more fun! Here's a little preview:

This
season's colors and patterns were inspired by my trek through the Grand Canyon. It's really
gorgeous down there: the colors, the rocks, the waterfalls. Its a great
place for inspiration. Pictures soon to come!

Well anyway, I want to welcome you to my new blog and I really
hope you enjoy! I have a lot of pretty things in store so I hope you
will stay tuned.